英语介绍DoubleSeventhDayPPT
DoubleSeventhDay,也被称为七夕节,是中国传统的情人节,具有深厚的文化意义和丰富的民间传统。History and OriginDouble...
DoubleSeventhDay,也被称为七夕节,是中国传统的情人节,具有深厚的文化意义和丰富的民间传统。History and OriginDoubleSeventhDay起源于中国的汉朝时期,据说与牛郎织女的传说紧密相关。每逢农历七月初七,人们会在这一天庆祝牛郎织女一年一度的相会。这个节日最初是来源于人们对爱情的崇拜和向往,后来逐渐演变成了一个富有浪漫情调的节日。Customs and Traditions1. Weaving a KiteWeaving a kite is one of the most traditional customs on DoubleSeventhDay. Kites were first made to resemble the shape of a goose. As the legend goes, when the WeaverMaid and Cowherd met on the bridge, they were forbidden to recognize each other. They sent a goose to her on earth, which would herald their annual meeting. People then started to make kites in the shape of a goose.2. Flying a KiteFlying a kite is a great way to experience DoubleSeventhDay. Kite flying on this day has special significance; people believe that if the kite can rise higher than the rainbow, it will bring them good luck and enable them to meet their loved ones.3. Reading the PoemOn DoubleSeventhDay, lovers often write poems to express their feelings for each other. Reading the poem is a traditional custom of this festival. Lovers will read their poems to each other, sharing their love and longing for each other.4. Eating Qixi CakeQixi Cake is a special pastry eaten on DoubleSeventhDay. It is believed that the legend of the Cowherd and WeaverMaid can only be completed by eating Qixi Cake. Qixi Cake is round in shape, which symbolizes perfection and union. Eating Qixi Cake on this day has become a symbol of love between lovers.DoubleSeventhDay and the Western Valentine's DayAlthough DoubleSeventhDay and the Western Valentine's Day are both romantic holidays, they have different cultural backgrounds and traditions. The Western Valentine's Day originated from St. Valentine's Day, a Christian festival to commemorate St. Valentine, while DoubleSeventhDay comes from Chinese folklore and legends about the love between the Cowherd and WeaverMaid. The customs and traditions of DoubleSeventhDay are also different from those of the Western Valentine's Day. For example, in addition to expressing love through poems, people also express their love by giving gifts and cards on DoubleSeventhDay, while in the West, gifts and cards are more common ways of expressing love on Valentine's Day.ConclusionDoubleSeventhDay is a traditional festival with deep cultural significance and rich folk customs in China. It not only symbolizes love between lovers, but also spreads Chinese culture and traditional values. Although DoubleSeventhDay and the Western Valentine's Day have different cultural backgrounds and traditions, they both celebrate love and have become popular romantic festivals in the world.